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Support starts here.
Whether you're concerned about substance use, struggling with mental health or behavior, looking for support for yourself or your child, or simply unsure what to do next, California Youth Services is here to help.
Our team provides counseling, education, intervention, testing, and support for teens, adults, and families throughout Orange County.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW WHICH PROGRAM YOU NEED.
Sometimes you know exactly what you're looking for. Other times, you just know something isn't right.
Start with what you're facing. We'll help you figure out the next step.
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SUBSTANCE USE & EARLY INTERVENTION
Concerned about alcohol or drug use?
CYS offers education, assessment, intervention, and testing services designed to help identify concerns early and give teens and families a path forward.
JADE →
Juvenile Alcohol & Drug Education for adolescents and their parents.Drug Testing →
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THERAPY & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
When life feels overwhelming, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Our professional counseling services support teens, adults, couples, and families facing emotional, behavioral, relationship, substance-use, and other life challenges.
Individual & Family Therapy →
Professional support tailored to you or your family's needs.Group Therapy →
Support and connection in a professionally guided group environment.Telehealth Therapy →
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SUPPORT FOR ADULTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
You may be facing challenges of your own, worried about your child or family, or simply unsure what kind of support you need. You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out.
CYS provides support for adults, parents, and families through therapy, family and relationship support, and parent coaching. We can help you understand your options and determine the next steps that are right for you.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The following links will take you to external partner/resource websites.Project Eli ↗
Focused on illicit fentanyl, substance use, social media harms, and overdose prevention.Stop the Void ↗
Fentanyl awareness and prevention including educational materials and the Dead on Arrival documentary. -
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
CYS partners with schools, districts, families, and community organizations to address challenges early and help young people make healthier choices.
Alternative to Suspension →
Intervention-focused alternatives designed around the needs of students and school districts.Legal Awareness Counseling →
Education and intervention designed to help young people understand choices, consequences, and responsibility.In the CLEAR →
Online community support and education.
DID YOU KNOW?
CYS Supports Adults, Too.
California Youth Services isn’t only for youth. Adults can access therapy, coaching, and support through our Pathways program for stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, life transitions, and more.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS?
See how our programs can help.
Watch this video to get a closer look at JADE, Drug Testing, Alternative to Suspension, and Counseling and learn what each program offers, who it’s designed for, and how to get started.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
That’s Ok. Start with us.
You don't need to choose the right program before contacting CYS.
Tell us a little about what's going on, and our team can help you determine which service or resource may be the best place to begin.
Call (949) 303-9016
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Reach Out
Contact CYS and tell us what you're looking for or simply tell us what's going on.
We’ll Help Guide You
Our team can help identify the CYS service or resource that best fits your situation.
Take the Next Step
We'll help you understand how to begin and what to expect.
Need Help Right Now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate mental health or safety emergency, don't wait.
You don’t have to face it alone.
Whatever brought you here, reaching out can be the first step toward clarity, support, and change.
We’re here to help.